Event Brief
Mexican Army Kills Drug Cartel Leader El Mencho
Filed: Feb 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET
Summary: The Mexican army has killed El Mencho, a notorious drug cartel leader wanted by the US for $15M.
WHO: Mexican army
WHAT: killed drug cartel leader El Mencho
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
WHERE: Mexico
WHY: to combat drug trafficking and violence
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